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GUIDE Plus+ GOLD System: Overview and Setup
Write in Setup Information
(Use a pencil.)
___________ Your Zip Code
___________ Name on your Cable Box
___________ Cable Box Output Channel
___________ Name on your VCR
Signal Reception: (Check one)
___ Over-the-Air ____ Cable Service Subscriber
Preview GUIDE Plus+ GOLD Options
Go to the Special menu and highlight the
GUIDE Plus+ option. Press the Right arrow on
the remote.
In the “What would you like to do menu”, select
View Demo and press
ENTER/
§
. You will see on-
screen examples of the options available in the
GUIDE Plus+
GOLD
System. Once you are familiar
with the options available, select Setup.
Run GUIDE Plus+ GOLD System Setup
With the Setup option highlighted, press ENTER/
.
Answer the questions with the information you wrote in
the “Write in Setup Information” box above, this will be
used to run the Cable Box and VCR tests.
Cable Box Setup and Test
This test determines if the TV can control your Cable Box.
Follow the on-screen instructions to set up your Cable
Box.
VCR Setup and Test
This test determines if the TV can control your VCR.
Follow the on-screen instructions to set up your VCR.
Once the tests are complete, you can use the GUIDE Plus+
GOLD
system to view, schedule to watch, and schedule to
record, programs listed in the Program Grid Guide.
Note:
Be sure emitter cable for the VCR and Cable Box are
in position and connected, see page 15.
Get Information Ready for the EZ Setup
Prior to the GUIDE Plus+
GOLD
System set up, and the VCR
and Cable box tests, you will need to have handy the follow-
ing information:
- Your Zip or Postal Code.
- Whether you receive programs over-the-air, or subscribe to
a cable service.
- Name on your cable box, if you have one.
- Name on your VCR, if you have one.
- Cable Box output channel number.
(Usually located on the back of the cable box. If not there
see your cable box owner’s manual or call your cable service
provider for the number.)
Overview
The GUIDE Plus+
GOLD
System allows you to program your TV to:
Watch,
TV will tune to the program automatically as it is aired. (If necessary, will turn TV on.)
Record,
TV will tune cable box and/or VCR to the channel of the program and make the recording.
The feature also allows you to view on-screen the current program you are watching as well as to
browse the other channels to see what else is being broadcast. Advanced features allow you addi-
tional options which are available when the Program Grid Guide is on the TV screen, like VCR Plus+
recording using the program’s PlusCode programming number.
Setting up your TV to receive the GUIDE Plus+ GOLD System Programming Grid Guide
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